Fresh Mutton Half-Carcass from Japan
Half-carcass of mature sheep (mutton), split longitudinally, fresh and bone-in, used for wholesale butchery. Fits HTS 0204.21.00.00 as 'half-carcass' of fresh sheep meat per tariff definition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain APHIS import permit and ensure no quota exceedance for origin country (e.g
• 20,000 MT for New Zealand)
• Label precisely as 'half-carcass' to prevent misclassification; provide splitting diagrams if needed
• Avoid common pitfall of temperature fluctuations during transit that could deem it chilled